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    How I circumvented the no front headphone jack problem

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gn7p71, Jul 23, 2010.

  1. gn7p71

    gn7p71 Notebook Geek

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    A common gripe from new Toughbook owners is that there are no headphone ports up front. The front location used by non-rugged laptops is convenient but vulnerable. Panasonic of course puts everything behind covers and doors, but the headphone ports wound up in back. I used the following to circumvent this problem:

    One flush mount USB PCMCIA card sourced on ebay with the guidance of our moderator Toughbook
    One Logitech G-37 7.1 USB headset, bought refurbished on ebay for under $60

    The headset plugs in the USB on the side, has a mic, noise cancelling, and (with optional software available free from LOGITECH) simulated 7.1 surround sound. I am enjoying this setup already!
     
    gn7p71, Jul 23, 2010
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  2. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Well... With an open port... If you are boating or whatever... You are still vulnerable....

    I've head a few gripes.... But not too many. But "MODS" are our middle name! ;)
     
    Toughbook, Jul 23, 2010
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  3. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    tell me more, is this a modder-ator mod?.....Driller
     
    Driller, Jul 23, 2010
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  4. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    An interesting mod!

    I need better headphone hookups and/or louder sound for my usage. However, I think that I am going to look to Bluetooth for the solution and in a different package then I have now.
     
    Azrial, Jul 23, 2010
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  5. mibru

    mibru Notebook Geek

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    Or get a CF-25.... :D

    But bluetooth is the way to go! Got a Sena Parani UD100 BT adapter build in my CF-18, connected to the internal BT ant.

    Together with a Philips SHB9000 headphone and the Toshiba BT stack it turned my 18 into a set which made the local dj want one.... ;)
     
    mibru, Jul 24, 2010
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  6. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I don't see what the issue would be about installing an exterior jack and hardening it... But BT would offer more choices if it is a good BT unit.
     
    Toughbook, Jul 24, 2010
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